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Lane Powell has nearly 150 years of experience serving as a strategic business advisor and legal counsel to premier public and private companies. Synonymous with excellence and innovation, Lane Powell’s attorneys bring to their work a spirit of entrepreneurialism that is reflected in a client roster that includes some of the most venerable – and dynamic – companies and individuals in business today.

We are seeking and experienced Paralegal to join our Immigration Team in Seattle. This position is responsible for actively contributing in a team environment by providing support to Shareholders, Associates and Staff Attorneys. The Immigration Paralegal is an integral part of the team, assisting in the preparation of applications and petitions, case strategies, client correspondence and case management technology.

Responsibilities:

The primary job responsibilities listed below represent work performed by this position and are not all-inclusive. The omission of a specific accountability will not preclude it from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical extension of the position.

• Utilize understanding of immigration laws and procedures to assemble and prepare visa status petitions (simple and complex).
• Conduct factual and legal research to analyze companies’ and employees’ qualifications for visa status petitions
• Perform research to obtain information such as background on a company or industry, current wages, processing procedures, standard government processing times, etc.
• Create and maintain up-to-date electronic and hard copy records.
• Prepare letters transmitting USCIS and DOL notices
• Prepare correspondence to clients and government agencies
• Execute diverse and flexible case processing tasks as required by legal strategy or attorney assignment
• Manages status of all filed applications and petitions
• Utilize templates as well as creative thinking and writing skills when completing documents for attorney review
• Utilize document and data management systems to prepare, monitor, and record all aspects of client casework

Minimum Requirements:

The minimum qualifications listed below (along with education/experience) are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform this job successfully.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this position.

• 5 – 7 years of experience as a corporate immigration paralegal
• Superb organizational skills
• Ability to follow instructions and take actions independently
• Ability to manage cases and work within deadlines
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to proofread and edit one’s own work product
• Good general computer knowledge and typing skills, including word-processing and email
• Professional, respectful attitude towards all coworkers and clients
• Ability to receive and analyze information
• Ability to share information with office members
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Knowledge of and experience using MS Office and scanning and copying

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree

Hours / Schedule / Location:

• 37.5 hours per week / Monday through Friday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM / Seattle office
• This is a full-time, non-exempt position that requires regular and predictable attendance
• Infrequent travel may be required for cross-office projects
• Hybrid - Remote and On-site work will be necessary for this role

Salary Range:

• $65,000 to $85,000 Annually

Other Compensation:

• Other compensation may include bonuses, profit sharing, HSA employer contributions, prizes and gifts

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, vision, and Life and AD&D insurance, additionally we offer voluntary accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance plans
• 401(k) Retirement and Profit Sharing plan
• Paid Time Off - we offer PTO starting at 18 days annually for employees that accrues per pay period

Pre-Employment Screening

• Any job offer will be conditional upon successfully completing a pre-employment background screening and reference check.  

Lane Powell PC is an equal opportunity employer and actively encourages applications for employment from qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds. If you need reasonable accommodations to apply for any position, please let us know. All employment decisions, practices and procedures are carried out without regard to gender, race, color, religion, national origin, political ideology, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or any other applicable legally protected status. This policy applies to all personnel activities including employment, promotion, transfer, compensation and termination.

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